Voorhees Township is a

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in Camden County, in the

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. As of the

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, the township's population was 29,131, reflecting an increase of 1,005 (+3.6%) from the 28,126 counted in the 2000 census. Voorhees is a New Jersey

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in the Greater Philadelphia Metropolitan Area. Voorhees Township was incorporated as a township by an act of the

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on March 1, 1899, from portions of Waterford Township. Portions of the township were taken on March 8, 1924, to form Gibbsboro.Snyder, John P
''The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968''
Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 109. Accessed June 4, 2012. The township is named for Foster McGowan Voorhees, the

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who authorized its creation. History of Voorhees
, accessed May 8, 2007. "Over the years six 'neighborhood' communities took root; Ashland, Glendale, Kirkwood, Kresson, Osage and Gibbsboro. Residents held strong loyalties to these sections of town, rather than to the town itself. One result of this divisive attitude was Gibbsboro's secession from Voorhees in 1924.... Since Governor Foster McGowan Voorhees granted the request, the township was named in his honor." The township is part of the state's

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region.

Geography

According to the

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, the township had a total area of 11.64 square miles (30.15 km²), including 11.47 square miles (29.71 km²) of land and 0.17 square miles (0.44 km²) of water (1.44%).

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, with a 2010 population of 10,743), is an

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and

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in the western part of the township between Cherry Hill and Gibbsboro. Other unincorporated communities, localities, and places located partially or completely within the township include Ashland, Brighton Heights,

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, Kirkwood, Kresson. and

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. Voorhees borders the municipalities of Berlin Township, Cherry Hill, Gibbsboro, Lawnside, Lindenwold and Somerdale in Camden County; and Evesham Township to the east in

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Climate

Voorhees has a Humid Continental/Humid Subtropical transition

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according to (

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) with mild to very cold winters and hot, humid summers. Temperatures have ranged from 104 °F to −7 °F.

Demographics

2010 census

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010

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showed that (in 2010

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dollars)

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was $82,146 (with a margin of error of +/− $6,405) and the median family income was $107,000 (+/− $4,910). Males had a median income of $72,430 (+/− $6,605) versus $51,322 (+/− $2,170) for females. The

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for the borough was $44,169 (+/− $2,717). About 4.0% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the

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, including 4.9% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.

2000 census

As of the

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, there were 28,126 people, 10,489 households, and 7,069 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 11,084 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 78.26%

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, 8.00%

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, 0.14% Native American, 11.44%

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, 0.03%

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, 0.55% from

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, and 1.59% from two or more races.

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of any race were 2.47% of the population.Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Voorhees township, Camden County, New Jersey
,

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. Accessed June 4, 2012.DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Voorhees township, Camden County, New Jersey
,

. Accessed October 12, 2012. There were 10,489 households, out of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were

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living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.23. In the township, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males. The median income for a household in the township was $68,402, and the median income for a family was $86,873. Males had a median income of $58,484 versus $38,897 for females. The

for the township was $33,635. About 3.7% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the

, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

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, based in Voorhees Township, is the largest

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in New Jersey, serving over two million people in 176 communities throughout the state. New Jersey American Water is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water.

Sports

Voorhees is the home of the Skate Zone, the training facility for the

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of the

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. Current and former players of the team often become residents of Voorhees. Voorhees includes a community park that includes a running track, children's playground, gazebo, and dedicated areas for dogs. The

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of the now defunct

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practiced at the Coliseum in Voorhees.

Government

Local government

Voorhees Township is governed under the

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form of New Jersey municipal government, one of 141 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form, the second-most commonly used form of government in the state. The Township Committee is composed of five members, who are elected directly by the voters

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in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election in a three-year cycle.''2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'',

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, March 2013, p. 33. The Mayor and Deputy Mayors are chosen by the Township Committee from among its members during the Reorganization meeting each January. , the members of the Voorhees Township Committee are Mayor Michael R. Mignogna ( D, term on committee ends December 31, 2023; term as mayor ends 2022), Deputy Mayor Jason A. Ravitz (D, term on committee ends 2024; term as deputy mayor ends 2022), Deputy Mayor Michelle M. Nocito (D, term on committee ends 2024; term as deputy mayor ends 2022), Jacklyn Fetbroyt (D, 2022) and Harry A. Platt (D, 2023).Township Committee
Voorhees Township. Accessed July 3, 2022. "The Township of Voorhees is governed under the Township form of New Jersey municipal government. The five-member Township Committee is elected directly by the voters at-large in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election in a three-year cycle so once elected, they will serve a three (3) year term. The Mayor and Deputy Mayors are chosen by the Township Committee from among its members during the Reorganization meeting each January."2021 General Election November 2, 2021 Official Election Results
Camden County, New Jersey, update November 15, 2021. Accessed January 1, 2022.2020 General Election November 3, 2020 Official Election Results
Camden County, New Jersey, update November 20, 2020. Accessed January 1, 2021.Official Election Results 2019 General Election November 5, 2019
Camden County, New Jersey, updated November 15, 2019. Accessed January 1, 2020.

Federal, state, and county representation

Voorhees Township is located in the 1st Congressional DistrictPlan Components Report

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, December 23, 2011. Accessed February 1, 2020. and is part of New Jersey's 6th state legislative district.Municipalities Sorted by 2011-2020 Legislative District

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. Accessed February 1, 2020.''2019 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government''
New Jersey

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. Accessed October 30, 2019.

Politics

As of March 2011, there were a total of 19,762 registered voters in Voorhees Township, of which 7,392 (37.4%) were registered as Democrats, 3,129 (15.8%) were registered as

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and 9,229 (46.7%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 12 voters registered as

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. In the

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, Democrat

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received 60.3% of the vote (8,479 cast), ahead of Republican

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with 38.7% (5,450 votes), and other candidates with 1.0% (137 votes), among the 14,160 ballots cast by the township's 21,493 registered voters (94 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 65.9%. In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 61.1% of the vote (9,028 cast), ahead of Republican

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, who received around 35.3% (5,216 votes), with 14,768 ballots cast among the township's 19,553 registered voters, for a turnout of 75.5%. In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat

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received 57.5% of the vote (7,835 ballots cast), outpolling Republican George W. Bush, who received around 40.2% (5,475 votes), with 13,628 ballots cast among the township's 18,325 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 74.4. In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 61.4% of the vote (4,679 cast), ahead of Democrat

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with 37.4% (2,851 votes), and other candidates with 1.2% (95 votes), among the 7,845 ballots cast by the township's 21,636 registered voters (220 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 36.3%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Democrat

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received 50.% of the vote (4,126 ballots cast), ahead of both Republican Chris Christie with 44.2% (3,645 votes) and Independent

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with 3.8% (315 votes), with 8,248 ballots cast among the township's 19,611 registered voters, yielding a 42.1% turnout. In the 2016 presidential election, Democrat

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received 60.8% of the vote (9,037 cast), ahead of Republican

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with 34% (5050 votes), and other candidates with 3.0% (447 votes), among the 14,862 ballots cast by the township's 21,393 registered, for a turnout of 69.5%.

Education

Students in

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through

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attend the

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. As of the 2019–20 school year, the district, comprised of five schools, had an enrollment of 2,976 students and 228.6 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a

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of 13.0:1.District information for Voorhees Township School District

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. Accessed April 1, 2021. Schools in the district (with 2019–20 enrollment data from the

) are Edward T. Hamilton Elementary School with 384 students in grades K–5, Kresson Elementary School with 382 students in grades K–5, Osage Elementary School with 684 students in grades K–5, Signal Hill Elementary School with 485 students in grades Pre-K–5, and Voorhees Middle School with 1,018 students in grades 6–8. For the 2003–2004 school year, Edward T. Hamilton Elementary School was recognized as a

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by the

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, one of 233 selected nationwide. Public school students in

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through

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s attend the

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, a limited-purpose, public regional school district that serves students at Eastern Regional High School from the constituent communities of Berlin Borough, Gibbsboro and Voorhees Township. As of the 2019–2020 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 1,928 students and 140.4 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a

of 13.7:1. The district's

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has nine members who set policy and oversee the fiscal and educational operation of the district through its administration. Representation on the Board of Education is determined by the population of each of the three sending districts, with six seats allocated to Voorhees Township. Voorhees is home to two private schools. Kellman Brown Academy, formerly Harry B. Kellman Academy, is a private

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serving children aged 3 through 8th grade which had an enrollment of 120 students as of the 2017–2018 school year. The school was founded in 1958 in association with Congregation Beth El at Parkside in Camden and has been located in Voorhees independently since October 2008 as part of the

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. Naudain Academy is a

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program for children from preschool to kindergarten, located near Kresson Elementary School. Naudain Academy first opened in 1977. The largest branch of the

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is located in Voorhees. Officially named the M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch, it was established in 1969.

Transportation

Roads and highways

, the township had a total of of roadways, of which were maintained by the municipality, by Camden County and by the

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. The only major highway that passes through Voorhees is Route 73 (Berlin-Kresson Road), which travels from the southern border with Berlin Township towards Evesham Township in

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. Interstate 295 and Route 70 provide access to nearby Philadelphia via Cherry Hill. Exit 32 of Interstate 295 is partially signed for Voorhees, though motorists can also use exits 29A (

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/Berlin), 31 (Woodcrest Station) or 36 (Route 73) to access parts of the township. County Route 544 (Evesham Road) runs along the border with Cherry Hill on the north side of the township and County Route 561 (Haddonfield-Berlin Road) clips the southwest corner of the township, from Berlin Township in the south, passes through Gibbsboro, reenters the township's northwest corner before heading into Cherry Hill.

Public transportation

One station on the

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rail system, Ashland, is located within township limits. The Woodcrest and Lindenwold stations are also easily accessible to many residents.

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bus service is offered between the township and

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on the

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route, with local service provided by the

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and

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routes.

Notable people

People (and animals) who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Voorhees Township include: * Amirah Ali (born 1998), soccer

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who plays for San Diego Wave FC of the National Women's Soccer League. * Alene S. Ammond (1933–2019), politician known as "The Terror of Trenton", who served in the New Jersey Senate from the New Jersey's 6th legislative district, 6th Legislative District from 1974 to 1978 * Ron Anderson (basketball, born 1958), Ron Anderson (born 1958), played on several NBA teams, as well as in Europe * Eli Apple (born 1995), football cornerback for the New Orleans Saints * Andrew Bailey (baseball), Andrew Bailey (born 1984), All-Star closer for the Boston Red Sox, current coach for the San Francisco Giants * Hank Baskett (born 1982), free agent wide receiver who had played for the Philadelphia Eagles * James Beach (born 1946), member of the New Jersey Senate * Barrett Brooks (born 1972), offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers * Stanley Brotman (1924–2014), Judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey * Chris Canty (defensive back), Chris Canty (born 1976), former professional football cornerback * Sarah Chang (born 1980), violinist * Prince Chunk (1998–2010), a cat that weighed as much as * Brian Dawkins (born 1973), former free safety for the Philadelphia Eagles * Malik Ellison (born 1996), professional basketball player for BC Kolín of the Czech National Basketball League (Czech Republic), National Basketball League * Pervis Ellison (born 1967), basketball player who played for 11 NBA seasons and was the first player selected in the 1989 NBA Draft * Josh Farro (born 1987), former guitarist of the pop-punk band ParamoreCondran, Ed
"Paramore movin' up, just not movin' out"
''Bucks County Courier Times'', February 25, 2006. Accessed March 17, 2011. "The Farro brothers who were born in Voorhees NJ met Williams four years ago." Currently in the band Farro. * Zac Farro (born 1990), drummer with Half Noise who is former drummer of pop-punk band Paramore * Joe Flacco (born 1985), quarterback who plays for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League * Tom Flacco (born 1994), quarterback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League * Christina Foggie (born 1992), professional basketball player, who was drafted in 2014 by the Minnesota Lynx of the WNBA * English Gardner (born 1992), track and field sprint (running), sprinter who specializes in the 100 metres, 100-meter dash * Arie Gill-Glick (1930–2016), Israeli Olympic runner * Mike Golic Jr. (born 1989), football offensive guard for the Arizona Rattlers of the

* Scott Graham (born 1965), former sports broadcaster for the Philadelphia Phillies * Louis Greenwald (born 1967), represents the New Jersey's 6th legislative district, 6th Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly * Dana Hall (musician), Dana Hall (born 1969), jazz drummer, percussionist, composer, bandleader, and ethnomusicologist * Ron Jaworski (born 1951), former NFL player on the Philadelphia Eagles * Jill Kelley (born 1975), socialite whose emails led to disclosure of the Petraeus scandal * Craig MacTavish (born 1958), former NHL hockey player * Jimmy McGriff (1936–2008), jazz and blues organist * Leonard Neidorf (born ), philologist who specializes in the study of Old English literature, Old English and Middle English literature, and is a known authority on ''Beowulf'' * Tommy Paul (tennis), Tommy Paul (born 1997), professional tennis player * Hébert Peck (born 1958), filmmaker who produced the documentary film, ''I Am Not Your Negro'', which received a Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, Best Documentary Feature nomination at the 89th Academy Awards * Raoul Peck (born 1953), award-winning Haitian filmmaker * Rev. Scott Pilarz, Society of Jesus, S.J., (1959–2021), Jesuit priest and academic who served as President of Marquette University * Mary Previte (1932–2019), member of the New Jersey General Assembly who represented the New Jersey's 6th legislative district, 6th Legislative District from 1998 to 2006 * Keith Primeau (born 1971), played on the

* Molly Schaus (born 1988), ice hockey goaltender who played for the United States women's national ice hockey team that won the silver medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics * Lauren Schmetterling (born 1988), rower, three-time World Rowing Championships gold medalist, Olympic gold medalist * Mel Shaw (racing driver), Mel Shaw (1946–2017), racing driver who competed in the 24 Hours of Daytona and died at age 70 in a Trans-Am Series crash at Brainerd International Raceway * Devin Smeltzer (born 1995), professional baseball pitcher for the Minnesota Twins * Chris St. Croix (born 1979), hockey defenseman * Adam Taliaferro (born 1982), played on the Penn State Nittany Lions football team * Jeremy Thompson (American football), Jeremy Thompson (born 1985), NFL player for the Green Bay Packers * Madison Tiernan (born 1995), Association football, soccer midfielder who plays for Sky Blue FC of National Women's Soccer League * Phil Trautwein (born 1986), offensive tackle who has played for the St. Louis Rams * Julia Udine (born 1993), actress who performed as Christine on the North American tour of ''The Phantom of the Opera (1986 musical), The Phantom of the Opera'' * John Vukovich (1947–2007), former MLB third baseman, best known for his career with the Philadelphia Phillies * Toyelle Wilson (born 1981), assistant basketball coach with the Baylor Lady Bears basketball team * Kelsi Worrell (born 1994), American competition swimmer specializing in the Butterfly (swimming), butterfly who won the gold medal in the Swimming at the 2015 Pan American Games – Women's 100 metre butterfly, 100-meter butterfly at the Swimming at the 2015 Pan American Games, 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto * Brandon Wynn (born 1988), artistic gymnast who won a bronze medal in the Still Rings event at the 2013 World Artistic Gymnastics ChampionshipsStaff
"Ex-Ohio State gymnast Brandon Wynn makes U.S. national team"
''The Columbus Dispatch'' buckeyextra, August 20, 2013. Accessed November 7, 2013. "Former Ohio State gymnast Brandon Wynn retained his spot on the U.S. men's national team with a fifth-place finish in the all-around standings at the P&G Championships in Hartford, Conn. Wynn, a native of Voorhees, N.J., will be among six Americans participating in the world championships in Antwerp, Belgium, from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6."

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* {{authority control Voorhees Township, New Jersey, 1899 establishments in New Jersey Populated places established in 1899 Township form of New Jersey government Townships in Camden County, New Jersey Voorhees family